Teen Art Classes @ Joy Art Studio, begin March 2

New sessions of Teen Painting and Drawing classes will begin Friday, March 2! This is a great opportunity for teens to get involved in an enriching after school activity where they can engage in self expression in a supportive environment. The studio is right on North Pleasant Street, walking distance from the Amherst schools. Spaces are limited and fill quickly -- register soon to ensure a spot in the class!

To register for this class click here

More information about Joy Art Space classes and private lessons for children, teens, and adults: www.joyartspace.com

Not a school sponsored event

Tickets on Sale for AEF’s March 17 Event

Join Amherst Education Foundation for an evening of celebration, fun, and food as we honor the 9 principals of the Amherst Regional Public School District and community champion Florence Bank.

Our principal honorees are: Mark Jackson, Patty Bode, Diane Chamberlain, Derek Shea, Lisa Desjarlais, David Slovin, Margot Lacey, Jackie Mendonsa, and Nick Yaffe.

Date/Time: Sat, March 17, 2018, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Location: University of Massachusetts Student Union Ballroom

Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with a cash bar followed by dinner and entertainment, including music and trivia.

Proceeds support AEF-funded grants in our public schools. 

For ticket info, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aef-celebrates-champions-for-our-schools-tickets-41920686903

Not a school sponsored event

Mark Your Calendars

• Feb. 7: Early Dismissal
• Feb. 19-23: Winter Break

Things to Know in January and February, 2018 - English and Spanish

View ARPS 2017-18 Calendar

Updates from Principal Patty, 2/5

REPORT CARDS: Today, Feb 5th, report cards from 1st semester will be sent home to all ARMS parents/guardians. The first semester was from August 30, 2017 through January 19, 2018. Now we have started 2nd semester which started January 22 and ends on the last day of school in June. This is a good time for students to sharpen their study skills and view this as a fresh start for the second half of the school year! 

BIG Y points for ARMS! 

1. Earn points for ARMS when you purchase participating products.
2. ARMS redeem points for needed equipment and supplies.
3. Now through April 25, 2018 for every 500 education points you earn, you get a gold coin!

For online registration: https://www.bigy.com/rs/educationexpress

Field Trip Form due Feb 9th, this Friday! On Friday, February 16th, all ARMS students and staff will be going to the movie theater to see the movie Wonder. Teachers are incorporating curriculum related to the movie in all Advisory classes themes of “solidarity and empathy” in preparation of this trip. It will launch our school-wide study of disability rights. 

Get the permission form at this link:    http://arms.arps.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_927081/File/Wonder%20Field%20Trip%20-%202.16.17%20-%20English.pdf

Spring Sports Information (registration and info night)

Spring Sports registration begins February 1st and closes on March 5, 2018

Please mark your calendar for our Spring Sports Informational Night, Tuesday, March 13th @ 6:30 p.m. This evening is for both athletes and their parents/guardians. Everyone will meet briefly in the high school gymnasium and then go to a sport specific classroom. This will give everyone a chance to meet the coaches, ask questions, find out about tryouts and go over rules & expectations.

6:30 p.m. – Whole Group Meeting in the High School Gymnasium

7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Individual Team Meetings in assigned classrooms

Hope you can join us!

Reminders

• Check with the health room about your child’s clearance to play.
• Spring sports start March 19th.

ARMS Educator Award – Call for Nominations

We are now taking nominations for the 2018 ARMS Educator Award.

Nominations will be accepted from ARMS and ARHS parents and guardians, ARMS and ARHS students, and any ARMS staff members. The award is open to all educators and staff at ARMS, including teachers, paraprofessionals, cafeteria staff, specialists, special education educators, nurse and counseling staff, custodial staff, librarians, office administrators and other support staff (with the exclusion of the principal and assistant principals).

Nominations are due by February 28, 2018.

• Please click for nomination materials (ENGLISH)

• Please click for nomination materials (SPANISH)

Racism and Climate Change Are About You, Feb. 8

AMHERST, MA - Join us on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at 7:00 pm in the Woodbury Room for the next event in this ongoing film and discussion series that may educate, touch your heart, and inspire you to action to help dismantle racism.

In this December 2017 TED talk, Dr. Atyia Martin examines the intersections of racism and climate change. She proposes ways for us to scrutinize bias in ourselves, our workplaces, and our social groups. Dr. Martin is the new Chief Resilience Officer for the City of Boston. Under her leadership, Boston will focus on advancing racial equity as the foundation of the Resilience Strategy process. After the screening and discussion, work will continue in small working groups to advance anti-racism action projects that have been undertaken.

Free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Janet Ryan at (413) 259-3223.

This film series is co-sponsored by the Jones Library and Coming Together. More information about Coming Together can be found at http://www.coming-together.org/.